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as in juicy
full of juice
fleshy apples, the kind good for making cider
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the fleshy man slowly heaved himself out of his chair
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Recent Examples of fleshy
This one is a little more exotic than its little sister, leaning toward plush and fleshy tropical fruits.
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Unlike Twilight — both debuting in 2008 — True Blood taps into old-school vampire lore with a heady mix of gore and fleshy pleasure, all while using its fantastical lens to address LGBTQ+ themes and civil rights issues.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
The game, based on the biblical tale of the same name, frequently features Isaac curled up in a ball sobbing as tears stream down his fleshy pink face, and thus the emote was born.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 26 Sep. 2024
Miraval is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Rolle, and brings out the red and black fruits of those varieties: strawberry, currants, raspberry, forest berries, along with some fleshy peach.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Unlike Twilight — both debuting in 2008 — True Blood taps into old-school vampire lore with a heady mix of gore and fleshy pleasure, all while using its fantastical lens to address LGBTQ+ themes and civil rights issues.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
The game, based on the biblical tale of the same name, frequently features Isaac curled up in a ball sobbing as tears stream down his fleshy pink face, and thus the emote was born.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 26 Sep. 2024
Miraval is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Rolle, and brings out the red and black fruits of those varieties: strawberry, currants, raspberry, forest berries, along with some fleshy peach.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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But when Heather arrives to meet them for coffee, things get juicy.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mounds of fresh fruits, plump veggies, pantry staples, meats, and even bags of frozen seafood boils poked out of them.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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How to Choose, Store, and Wash Fresh Cranberries When shopping, look for fresh cranberries that are deep red, firm, plump, and have smooth skins.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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To avoid common side effects—such as stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea—Siegel tells his patients to eat smaller portions and less fat to support digestion.Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dense breasts have more tissue and less fat, which makes reading mammograms more difficult as tissue and possible tumors both appear white in results, according to the American Cancer Society.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the grand tradition of Pink Floyd, a round screen hovered above the stage for film reels and closeups of musicians.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fleshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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